News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has responded to today’s announcement that the EU and United States have reached agreement on tariffs. Deputy Bacik said: “After months of uncertainty, it is a relief to see a deal finally reached between the EU and the United States. Continued uncertainty around pharmaceutical exports, one…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking following a meeting of the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee, Labour’s spokesperson Duncan Smith TD welcomed the recommendation to include services within the scope of the bill. Deputy Smith said: “There is a strong and unequivocal recommendation from the Foreign Affairs Committee calling on the Government to expand the scope of…

News – The Labour Party Depressing milestone reached today of almost 16,000 people living in homelessness  Responding to the publication by the Department of Housing of the number of people living in homelessness last month, Labour’s housing spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has urged Minister Browne to heed his calls to radically address the homelessness crisis….

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s climate spokesperson Ciaran Ahern TD has welcomed the latest Budget 2026 measure floated by Government today that would add a weight tax to SUVs. Deputy Ahern said: “Budget 2026 must have clear and measurable outcomes to stem the impacts of climate change, and I’m glad to see that Fianna Fáil…

News – The Labour PartyAhead of the Irish women’s basketball team’s away match against Israel, Labour spokesperson on sports Rob O’Donoghue TD has called for the Government and Department of Sport to support Basketball Ireland’s ongoing deliberation on whether to boycott their game against Israel. Deputy O’Donoghue said: “As the horrors in Gaza continue unabated,…

News – The Labour Party Calls for action on Central Bank bonds Labour’s foreign affairs spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has urged the Government to act fast to enact the Occupied Territories Bill. As the genocide continues, Smith said Ireland must lead to end trade and ties with Israel. Deputy Smith said: “Almost 60,000 Gaza lives…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Duncan Smith TD has slammed Michael O’Leary’s comments in the Business Post, claiming that the Metrolink will be a massive “waste of money”. Deputy Smith said: “As night follows day, Michael O’Leary is once again complaining about public infrastructure that will help communities, but threatens his bottom line. He’s a…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Alan Kelly TD has welcomed the signing into law of the Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025 by President Higgins on Monday, 21st July. This landmark legislation extends the Widow’s, Widower’s and Surviving Civil Partner’s Contributory Pension to qualified cohabitants for the first time. Deputy Kelly…